The Dedicated MRI Factbook

Esaote MRI: A world of difference

Esaote Dedicated MRI
Measures of Excellence
“Creativity in Healthcare” is Esaote’s motto which represents
the philosophy that has been adopted by the Dedicated MRI
product line since its inception in 1993, a year that marked
the launch of the world’s first dedicated MRI for extremities,
Artoscan. From the outset the company has positioned itself as
an innovator and has broadened its product offering, gaining
recognition both industry and the medical community as a
pioneer in Dedicated MRI.
The growing family of innovative dedicated MRI systems
boasts common features such as ease of use, open ergonomic
design that guarantees optimal patient comfort and cost
effectiveness. The positive cost-benefit ratio that can be
attributed to Esaote’s MRI systems is particularly attractive
given the current economic climate of cost control faced by
the healthcare providers.

Over two decades, Esaote has continued to maintain its

leadership position in the Dedicated MRI segment because its 2001
2003 2005
G-scan

C-scan First 1.000

products are focused on satisfying specific requirements that systems sold
have not been met by the other imaging companies. Research
and development activities are strongly driven by customer
1999
E-scan
needs and by working very closely with users and clients,
Esaote is able to respond to new market demands
and expectations.

Major Milestones > 1993

Artoscan
 2008
S-scan 2012
Over 2.400 systems sold.
Esaote Family of innovative
dedicated MRI system
continues to grow
S-scan

O-scan
2007
Opera

G-scan Brio

Today
eXP Technology
available on all Esaote
dedicated MRI systems
O-scan,Take Pride in
Performance
O-scan, the Star Performer in MRI for extremities, satisfies
the need for higher through-put in Radiological settings and
Orthopaedic practices. It can easily work alongside whole body
scanners in Radiology departments, freeing-up the time for
major clinical cases on the whole-body imager therefore allowing
you to improve your workflow and provide an optimal patient
experience.

Very high quality MRI joint examinations at

a much more competitive cost than standard
whole body MRI systems

Open, ergonomic design, no claustrophobia

High patient comfort

Real-Time Positioning
Fits in only 9 m2 (100 ft2)

Low power consumption runs

from a standard wall-plug

Complete set of dedicated DPA coils

Knee FSE T2 Sagittal Wrist SpinEcho T1 Axial Ankle STIR Sagittal Elbow 3D SHARC Coronal

Knee 3D SHARC Axial Wrist 3D SHARC Coronal Knee XBONE Sagittal Wrist XBONE Coronal
G-scan Brio,Changing
the MRI Perspective
The G-scan Brio is a revolutionary MRI approach for all
musculoskeletal applications, which allows you to increase your
diagnostic accuracy and confidence. The open and tilting design
is the new and innovative way of doing MRI in which the position
of the patient becomes an integral part of the outcome of the
examination. G-scan Brio also features an optional Head coil for
standard brain imaging.

G-scan Brio is a dedicated musculoskeletal MRI

system covering all applications from foot
to shoulders and the most important spine
segments such as L & C-spine

Weight-bearing: a new frontier in spine and

knee MRI giving your clinic the possibility to
distinguish itself from competitors

Real-time positioning feature: display on the

gantry showing in real-time the MR image of the
joint assuring fast and accurate positioning

Open MRI, no claustrophobia

Fits in only 23 m2 (245 ft2)

Complete set of dedicated coils including

the Head options
 Images courtesy:
Department of Radiology, University of L’Aquila, Italy
Villa Donatello clinic, Florence, Italy

G-scan Brio
supine

Spine FSE T2, 4mm Lumbar Spine Axial FSE T2 Knee Coronal SE T1 Lumbar Spine Sagittal FSE T2

G-scan Brio
weight-bearing

Spine FSE T2, 4mm Lumbar Spine Axial FSE T2 Knee Coronal SE T1 Lumbar Spine Sagittal FSE T2

C-spine. in weight-bearing Lumbar Spine. Articular Knee. In weight-bearing Lumbar Spine.

flexion, evident ligament
instability at level of C4-C5
facet instability highlighted in
weight-bearing, while supine
exam only shows arthrosis
the actual damage to the Spondylolisthesis at L4-L5
cartilage of the medial level, highlighted in the
compartment is clear and weight-bearing position
the origin of the bone edema
is well identified. The lesion
to the medial collateral
ligament is visible only in
weight-bearing
S-scan,The Next Step
in Office MRI
The S-scan dedicated MRI scanner represents the latest
development of Esaote’s technology in MRI. It is perfectly in line
with today’s need for efficient and economic health care and a
sensible choice for any practice with a substantial musculoskeletal
work-load. The range of application can be extended with the
optional Head coil for standard brain imaging.

The S-scan covers all musculoskeletal MRI, from

foot to shoulders and the most important spine
segments such as L& C–spine

The unique design and wide, rotating patient

table guarantees easy patient positioning,
patient comfort, maximum stability and easy
examination management

Open gantry: easy patient access,

no claustrophobia

Real-time positioning: fast error free positioning

with the real-time feature that includes fast
sequences and a display on the gantry

Fits in 20 m2 (238 ft2). Same space as the Esaote

Opera and E-scan systems, therefore an ideal
upgrade path

Complete set of dedicated coils including the

Head option
 Ankle GE T2 Sagittal Knee STIR Coronal Shoulder SE T1 Coronal Lumbar spine FSE T2 Sagittal

Hip XBONE T2 Coronal Wrist GE Coronal C-spine FSE T2 Sagittal Lumbar Spine 3D Hyce Axial

FAST FLAIR Sagittal

Q&As on
Dedicated MRI
What are the benefits of dedicated MRI with respect to
conventional whole body MRI systems?
Esaote Dedicated MRI systems boast unique technical features that target specific
applications, are equipped with dedicated coils and customized software, have
an open design and optimal ergonomics which maximize patient comfort and
eliminate unpleasant claustrophobic reactions. They require limited installation
space, and feature much lower installation and maintenance costs.
Why is image quality so good?
Most imaging experts are surprised by the high quality images produced by
dedicated technology. Thanks to a combination of dedicated MSK sequences,
advanced RF coils, advanced computing technology and algorihms and optimized
magnet homogeneity, Esaote MRI systems deliver high resolution MSK images
with good acquisition times.
Who are the main users of dedicated MRI?
Dedicated systems are suitable for any clinical environment from Radiology
departments in large hospitals, orthopaedic and sport medicine centres aiming to
provide direct MRI services, to specialized rheumatology centres.
Why should a healthcare center invest in a dedicated MRI for
extremities?
One of the main reasons why an extremity MRI is an appealing investment is
because it can work as a standalone system or alongside whole body scanners
freeing up the time for major clinical cases allowing you to optimize resources and
reduce waiting lists which can be a problem for many healthcare facilities. Given
that over 20% of exam requests are for joints excluding spine, if you use a simpler
system for handling the extremity cases you can increase efficiency and avoid the
extra costs connected with the purchase of another whole-body system.
Esaote MRI: The most cost effective systems
The low break even of Esaote systems is fully in line with the economic constraints
of today’s healthcare environment which make them optimal investments also for
private clinics.
Facts & Figures
Over1.300 systems
dedicated to extremity imaging
(Artoscan, C-scan, O-scan) have been
sold worldwide
In1994
Artoscan was included on the list of
the ten most important innovations
in the imaging field (Radiology
Today USA 1994)
More than 100 scientific
papers have been published
on Dedicated MRI

Extremities 2001
Spine
In
E-scan was awarded the “Compasso
d’Oro” from ADI (Association for
the Industrial Design). This is the
most prestigious design award in
Europe with a history of almost 50
Esaote Dedicated MRI Systems cover
years. Including Esaote, the 2001

over 50%
of MRI Applications
“Compasso d’oro” has been awarded
to such companies like Ferrari (sports
cars) and Alessi (the home supplies
company)

Others
Premio Compasso D’oro ADI
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